First Diabolic

[lil_tanuki]

[1332 Benny Road - Locked to Housemates]

[The first thing that Hayate realized when she woke up was that this was not her bed. Her bed was done up in silken sheets, something she liked as a luxury at times. Also, last she checked her bed wasn't occupied, even if Zwei or Vita still liked sleeping with her. Sitting up and blinking sleep out of her eyes, she looked around before quietly slipping out into the main room.

Looking around the house, she found the mantle with the pictures of people. Kids, pet, husband, what was going on here?]


[Phone]

I'd like to get a little more info about this place. Also, if anyone's from Midchilda, it would be appreciated to know if they were around as well.


[Around Town - Afternoon]

[Hayate disliked the dress she was wearing. It wasn't bad, but it could USE something. Something more. Even when she was going shopping for food like a "regular housewife", she knew that she had orders to fill when work called her again. But being a seamstress wasn't so bad to be honest; she had a lot of leeway. Already costumes were popping up in her mind and she giggled maniacally.]

Comments

[phone]

[thunderace]

[And there's a voice she hasn't heard in almost half a year.]

... Hayate?

Re: [phone]

[lil_tanuki]

Fate! [There's clear relief in her voice.]

Thank goodness yer here! I was gettin' worried I was the only one in this weird place.

[phone]

[thunderace]

[She laughs.] Don't worry, you're not. Arf is here, and so are Vivio and Einhard. [She won't mention that Nanoha was here. She still technically is, as the droned wife of her household, but... that's not really Nanoha.]

What's your address? I'd rather talk to you in person.

Re: [phone]

[lil_tanuki]

I am aaaat... hold on a second. [Runs out the door, checks the number and runs back in, snatching up the phone.]

1332 Benny Road. I could meetcha somewhere if that's easier, or do you want me to go there or something?

[phone]

[thunderace]

No, no! It's fine. I've... been here long enough to know my way around. [Too long.] I'll see you in a few minutes, okay?

[Phone]

[hegemonstratos]

... Is that you, Commander Yagami?

Re: [Phone]

[lil_tanuki]

Yep yep! And this is... Einhard right? I didn't expect you here.

Re: [Phone]

[hegemonstratos]

Yes. It's me.

But why wouldn't you expect me here compared to everyone else?

Re: [Phone]

[lil_tanuki]

Ah ya got me on that one. How are you so far? Are you okay? Do ya have yer device with ya?

Re: [Phone]

[hegemonstratos]

I'm... alright. It was a bit difficult when I first got here, but I'm not hurt.

And I have Teo with me now, though I still can't use my magic.

Phone

[answerer_sword]

How much do you already know?

[It seems that the new "batch" of arrivals are already coming in.]

Re: Phone

[lil_tanuki]

Aw not much. Jus' that we're supposed ta' live in these families the place assigns or somethin' like that.

Re: Phone

[answerer_sword]

I see...very well then, this town is called Mayfield. It is a malevolent genius loci that kidnaps people from various worlds and times and forces them into these family roles. For some reason, it likes to pretend that it is in 1950s America and expects you to play out your gender roles likewise. Failure to obey the town will get you turned into one of its mindless constructs called drones. You might have one or two as your housemates currently. Also, this place likes to inflict different types of disasters upon its inhabitants at least once a month. I would suggest that you be careful and make some strong allies.

Re: Phone

[lil_tanuki]

That's quite the handful o'stuff to think about. And I'm guessin' that the lack of my magic is a big part of this too?

Re: Phone

[answerer_sword]

You can do magic?

[Once the initial surprise clears, she starts speaking again.]

The town takes away your abilities and possessions upon arrival. To restore them, you would need to visit the post office and exchange body parts or memories for it, or you would need to wait until an event ends to regain it.

[downtown]

[jumpsinline]

[ Speaking of clothing, there is a very fair-skinned Chinese woman standing in front of one of the clothing shops. She seems to be giving the window displays a critical glare, but is oddly unmoving for someone who might be browsing or even contemplating going in. She's almost statuesque, really... ]

Re: [downtown]

[lil_tanuki]

[Pausing in front of the clothing shop, Hayate clucked her tongue, looking at the dress in the window.]

What poor stitching... I can see three loose loops from here.

[jumpsinline]

[ Yoshika slowly turns her whole body to the young woman, arms like boards at her sides, and blinks owlishly at her. ] ...huh?

[lil_tanuki]

The dress in the window. Ah know it's just a display piece but really? C'mon, no seamstress worth her salt would letcha walk out with that thing on.

Now the one next ta it is worth it. It's cheaper too from the price on th' label in the window, but it's made of better quality material.

[jumpsinline]

Whoa, really? [ She didn't look, but something about that statement seemed to amaze her. ] ...you can pay with salt?

[ action - around town ]

[outlandished]

[ Oh-ho! Now there was a new face. Ambrosia couldn't help but notice the maniacal laughter as she merely shook her head and approached Hatyate with a warm smile on her face. ]

Ahoy, mate! Ye new t' these waters?

Re: [ action - around town ]

[lil_tanuki]

Yep ah am!

[Huh not bad! Fit, pretty, definitely could be a model if she tried.]

Hayate Yagami, and you?

[ action - around town ]

[outlandished]

Well, let me be th' first t' welcome ye t' Mayfield if ye haven't been introduced yet!

I'm Captain Ambrosia Gray of th' Bloody Mary. It's a pleasure, Hayate.

Re: [ action - around town ]

[lil_tanuki]

Nice ta meetcha Ambrosia! I've gotten a good idea of what kind of situation I'm in but ah've yet to meet a few friends an' all. You've been here longer I take it?

[ action - around town ]

[outlandished]

Aye, 'round a few months meself. Ye probably are lookin' fer somethin' tha's a lot better t' wear, aye?